RDN Exam: Principles of Dietetics
(eatrightPREP) UPDATED ACTUAL Exam
Questions and CORRECT Answers
Making a general response is less accusatory. This response shows that, in general, all
individuals with limited calcium intake—not just the client—are at increased risk.
Boyle MA, Holben DH. Community Nutrition in Action: An Entrepreneurial Approach. 5th ed.
Belmont, CA: Wadsworth; 2009:544.
Q. Medical anthropologists have developed Exploratory Models that address five major concerns
about an illness episode. These models address: etiology, time and mode of onset of symptoms,
course of sickness, treatment, and ___.
A. exposure pattern.
B. family history.
C. pathophysiology.
D. emotional response. - CORRECT ANSWER - The correct answer is C.
Exploratory models also include pathophysiology that allows one to understand the changes
associated with or resulting from diseases.
Boyle MA, Holben DH. Community Nutrition in Action: An Entrepreneurial Approach. 6th ed.
Boston, MA: Cengage; 2012.
Q. The LEARN guidelines provide a framework that dietetics practitioners can use to convey a
culturally sensitive treatment plan. The "A" in LEARN stands for _____.
A. Acknowledge
,B. Assess
C. Access
D. Alternatives - CORRECT ANSWER - The correct answer is A.
"Acknowledge" is represented by the "A" in the "LEARN" guidelines regarding culturally
appropriate intervention strategy. The strategy allows practitioners to acknowledge and discuss
differences and similarities during the treatment plan process.
Boyle MA, Holben DH. Community Nutrition in Action: An Entrepreneurial Approach. 6th ed.
Boston, MA: Cengage; 2012.
Q. The Standards of Professional _____ for dietetics professionals describes in general terms a
competent level of behavior in the professional role.
A. Practice
B. Performance
C. Preparation
D. Proficiency - CORRECT ANSWER - The correct answer is B.
The Standards of Professional Performance describe competency levels of professional behavior
by an individual. They specifically describe the performance of dietetics practitioners.
The Academy Quality Management Committee and Scope of Practice Subcommittee of the
Quality Management Committee. Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Revised 2012 Standards of
Practice and Standards of Professional Performance for Registered Dietitians. J Acad Nutr Diet.
2013;113(6):S29-S45.
Q. Evidence-based medicine (EBM) involves grading evidence to support clinical guidelines and
guide practice recommendations. Which of the following statements is valid regarding the
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics' system?
,A. Grade I indicates strong evidence to support a recommendation.
B. Grade I indicates minimal evidence to support a recommendation.
C. Grade I indicates expert opinion to support a recommendation.
D. Grade I indicates fair evidence to support a recommendation. - CORRECT ANSWER -
The correct answer is A.
Grade I is the highest rating that is given for supporting evidence in research. It is indicated when
there is strong supporting evidence for EBM.
Monsen ER. Research: Successful Approaches. 3rd ed. Chicago: ADA; 2008:153.
Q. According to the Uniform Requirements for Manuscripts Submitted to Biomedical Journals,
to be designated as an author, one must have made substantial contributions to
A. design or analysis and interpretation of the data.
B. selection and assignment of the subjects.
C. acquisition of funding and administration of the department.
D. general supervision of the research group. - CORRECT ANSWER - The correct answer
is A.
A designated author should be involved in all aspects of the research from the design of the study
to the interpretation of the data (results).
Monsen ER. Research: Successful Approaches. 3rd ed. Chicago: ADA; 2008:35.
Q. Which of the following is more characteristic of quantitative research than of qualitative
research?
A. Nonstatistical analysis
B. Random sampling
, C. Smaller sample size
D. Context-rich data - CORRECT ANSWER - The correct answer is B.
Quantitative research involves statistical analysis and usually involves large sample sizes and
random sampling. Context-rich data, smaller sample size, and nonstatistical analysis are
characteristics of qualitative research.
Monsen ER. Research: Successful Approaches. 3rd ed. Chicago: ADA; 2008:71.
Q. One of a teacher's functions in andragogy is to_____.
A. serve as a role model
B. structure content
C. serve as facilitator
D. arrange for reinforcement - CORRECT ANSWER - The correct answer is C.
In practical terms, andragogy means that instruction for adults needs to focus more on the
process and less on the content being taught. Strategies such as case studies, role playing,
simulations, and self-evaluation are most useful. Instructors adopt a role of facilitator or resource
rather than lecturer or grader.
Holli BB, Williams AB. Communication & Education Skills for Dietetics Professionals. 5th ed.
Baltimore, MD: Williams & Wilkins; 2008:221.
Q. To lower LDL cholesterol, the Academy's Evidence Analysis Library recommends which
level of daily plant sterol consumption?
A. 2-3 mg/day
B. 4-5 mg/day
C. 6-8 mg/day
(eatrightPREP) UPDATED ACTUAL Exam
Questions and CORRECT Answers
Making a general response is less accusatory. This response shows that, in general, all
individuals with limited calcium intake—not just the client—are at increased risk.
Boyle MA, Holben DH. Community Nutrition in Action: An Entrepreneurial Approach. 5th ed.
Belmont, CA: Wadsworth; 2009:544.
Q. Medical anthropologists have developed Exploratory Models that address five major concerns
about an illness episode. These models address: etiology, time and mode of onset of symptoms,
course of sickness, treatment, and ___.
A. exposure pattern.
B. family history.
C. pathophysiology.
D. emotional response. - CORRECT ANSWER - The correct answer is C.
Exploratory models also include pathophysiology that allows one to understand the changes
associated with or resulting from diseases.
Boyle MA, Holben DH. Community Nutrition in Action: An Entrepreneurial Approach. 6th ed.
Boston, MA: Cengage; 2012.
Q. The LEARN guidelines provide a framework that dietetics practitioners can use to convey a
culturally sensitive treatment plan. The "A" in LEARN stands for _____.
A. Acknowledge
,B. Assess
C. Access
D. Alternatives - CORRECT ANSWER - The correct answer is A.
"Acknowledge" is represented by the "A" in the "LEARN" guidelines regarding culturally
appropriate intervention strategy. The strategy allows practitioners to acknowledge and discuss
differences and similarities during the treatment plan process.
Boyle MA, Holben DH. Community Nutrition in Action: An Entrepreneurial Approach. 6th ed.
Boston, MA: Cengage; 2012.
Q. The Standards of Professional _____ for dietetics professionals describes in general terms a
competent level of behavior in the professional role.
A. Practice
B. Performance
C. Preparation
D. Proficiency - CORRECT ANSWER - The correct answer is B.
The Standards of Professional Performance describe competency levels of professional behavior
by an individual. They specifically describe the performance of dietetics practitioners.
The Academy Quality Management Committee and Scope of Practice Subcommittee of the
Quality Management Committee. Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Revised 2012 Standards of
Practice and Standards of Professional Performance for Registered Dietitians. J Acad Nutr Diet.
2013;113(6):S29-S45.
Q. Evidence-based medicine (EBM) involves grading evidence to support clinical guidelines and
guide practice recommendations. Which of the following statements is valid regarding the
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics' system?
,A. Grade I indicates strong evidence to support a recommendation.
B. Grade I indicates minimal evidence to support a recommendation.
C. Grade I indicates expert opinion to support a recommendation.
D. Grade I indicates fair evidence to support a recommendation. - CORRECT ANSWER -
The correct answer is A.
Grade I is the highest rating that is given for supporting evidence in research. It is indicated when
there is strong supporting evidence for EBM.
Monsen ER. Research: Successful Approaches. 3rd ed. Chicago: ADA; 2008:153.
Q. According to the Uniform Requirements for Manuscripts Submitted to Biomedical Journals,
to be designated as an author, one must have made substantial contributions to
A. design or analysis and interpretation of the data.
B. selection and assignment of the subjects.
C. acquisition of funding and administration of the department.
D. general supervision of the research group. - CORRECT ANSWER - The correct answer
is A.
A designated author should be involved in all aspects of the research from the design of the study
to the interpretation of the data (results).
Monsen ER. Research: Successful Approaches. 3rd ed. Chicago: ADA; 2008:35.
Q. Which of the following is more characteristic of quantitative research than of qualitative
research?
A. Nonstatistical analysis
B. Random sampling
, C. Smaller sample size
D. Context-rich data - CORRECT ANSWER - The correct answer is B.
Quantitative research involves statistical analysis and usually involves large sample sizes and
random sampling. Context-rich data, smaller sample size, and nonstatistical analysis are
characteristics of qualitative research.
Monsen ER. Research: Successful Approaches. 3rd ed. Chicago: ADA; 2008:71.
Q. One of a teacher's functions in andragogy is to_____.
A. serve as a role model
B. structure content
C. serve as facilitator
D. arrange for reinforcement - CORRECT ANSWER - The correct answer is C.
In practical terms, andragogy means that instruction for adults needs to focus more on the
process and less on the content being taught. Strategies such as case studies, role playing,
simulations, and self-evaluation are most useful. Instructors adopt a role of facilitator or resource
rather than lecturer or grader.
Holli BB, Williams AB. Communication & Education Skills for Dietetics Professionals. 5th ed.
Baltimore, MD: Williams & Wilkins; 2008:221.
Q. To lower LDL cholesterol, the Academy's Evidence Analysis Library recommends which
level of daily plant sterol consumption?
A. 2-3 mg/day
B. 4-5 mg/day
C. 6-8 mg/day
